Exeter
United Kingdom · Europe
The water
40 mg/LSoft
Source: South West Water · Published figure. Hardness counts dissolved calcium and magnesium in the water; it is the number your hair meets in the shower.
What soft water does to hair
Expect easy lather and a clean rinse, with almost no mineral coating wash to wash. The common complaint in soft water is the opposite of damage: hair that feels too soft, flat at the roots and quick to fly away.
The washing routine for Exeter
No special rhythm is needed. Keep your usual shampoo and spacing, lighten the conditioner if hair feels coated, and save the clarifying wash for the odd occasion rather than a schedule.
Climate, from recent records (Open-Meteo, ERA5 2015-2024): July is the warmest month, averaging 21°C by day, and humidity peaks in December at about 88% on average. In the humid months, frizz is the main event; anti-humidity styling matters more than wash frequency.
Plugs and power for your tools
Sockets: Type G. Supply: 230 V, 50 Hz.
Sockets are not permitted in bathrooms, expect a shaver point only (BS 7671 allows a full socket only 3 m or more from the bath or shower).
A 120 V only dryer or styler (North American) will burn out on this supply, and a plug adapter does not change voltage. Check the label for dual voltage (100-240 V) before you plug in.
Plug, voltage and frequency: IEC World Plugs and national standards.
Plan Exeter properly
The trip planner turns this water profile into a wash plan for your hair type, a chosen kit and a packing list, month by month.